USDA Begins Accepting Applications for New Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program

Will Host an Informational Webinar Nov. 17

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is accepting applications for the new Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) grant program. The program will provide $665 million to fund competitive grant applications to provide relief to farmworkers and meatpacking workers who incurred pandemic-related health and safety costs

Of the $665 million, $20 million is set aside for at least one pilot program to support grocery workers in recognition of their essential role. The new program is funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and is part of USDA’s Build Back Better efforts to respond and recover from the pandemic.

Eligible state agencies, tribal entities and non-profit organizations serving farmworkers and meatpacking workers can apply now through Feb. 8, 2022, at www.grants.gov for grants ranging from $5 million to $50 million.

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Additionally, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an informational webinar for eligible organizations interested in applying for FFWR Grant Program on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET.

Register for the Webinar